http://www.ilsfo.org Covering the Dioceses of Chicago, Joliet, and Rockford (Illinois, USA). Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:34:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Download the March 2010 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Crossing Borders, Healthy Spirituality. http://www.ilsfo.org/2010/02/march-2010-newsletter-now-available/ Download the February 2010 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Prayer for Vocations; Some Changes Regarding Apostolates/JPIC; Franciscans International Rep Here March 6; NAFRA Donation for Haiti -- How You Can Help; National Vocations Conference in March; Introducing Your SFO News Editor. http://www.ilsfo.org/2010/01/february-2010-newsletter-now-available/ Please note the following updates to our Regional Calendar: Apostolic Action Workshop: This has been postponed until 2011. Leadership Workshop: The date has changed to July 10. http://www.ilsfo.org/2010/01/regional-calendar-updates/ Yesterday, the newly-elected officers of the Mother Cabrini Regional Fraternity held their first council meeting, during which they appointed the remaining council positions. The following brothers and sisters have been appointed to serve on the Regional Executive Council through December 2012: Councilor for Communications/Public Relations: Gloria Huerta, SFO (St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, ... http://www.ilsfo.org/2010/01/regional-appointments/ Download the January 2010 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Regional Election Results; Signing Off; Thanks and Looking Ahead; Gold, Incense and Myrrh. http://www.ilsfo.org/2009/12/january-2010-newsletter-now-available/ Earlier today, the Mother Cabrini Regional Fraternity held its elections, which were witnessed by our National Minister, Deacon Tom Bello, SFO, and Fr. Larry Dreffein, OFM. The following brothers and sisters have been elected to serve on the Regional Executive Council from December 2009 through December 2012: Minister: Vickie Klick, SFO (St. Francis ... http://www.ilsfo.org/2009/12/regional-election-results/ Download the December 2009 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Excerpt from the 2009 Regional Retreat, "Fire Burning in My Heart"; Regional Elections: Update. http://www.ilsfo.org/2009/11/december-2009-newsletter-now-available/ Download the November 2009 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Mother Cabrini Celebration, Elections; "Francis, Build Up My Church"; USCCB: Tell Congress: Remove Abortion Funding & Mandates from Needed Health Care Reform. http://www.ilsfo.org/2009/10/november-2009-newsletter-now-available/ This August, the Junipero Serra Fraternity (Northbrook) was re-established as a fully active fraternity. Originally established in 1975, the fraternity requested satellite status in 1994 and was associated with the Northwest Franciscan Community of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Palatine). We're delighted at their growth and give thanks for their re-establishment! http://www.ilsfo.org/2009/10/re-establishment-of-junipero-serra-fraternity/ Download the October 2009 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Happy Feast Day, New Spiritual Assistant; Franciscan Action Network Update; "Francis, Build Up My Church"; Feast of Saint Francis. http://www.ilsfo.org/2009/09/october-2009-newsletter-now-available/